Map.



PATBNTBD JUNE 16, 1908.

J. F. MAYBS.

MAP.

APPLIOATION FILED AUG. 4, 1902.

Columbnm No MODEL.

NrLmnlc Cl'fy L QZ' 17. 7/7wy6 THE NQRRIS PETERS CO, PNUYO-LITHO. WASHNGYONAYD C.

UNITED STATES Patented June 16, 1903.

PATENT OFFICE.

MAP.

SPECIFICATION forming part oi Letters Patent No. 730,942, dated June 16,1903.

Application led August 4,1902. Serial No. 118,350.` (No model.)

.To all whom. it may concern,.-

Be it known that I, JOHN F. MAYES, a citizen ofthe United States, residing at Hillsboro, in the county of Hill and State of Texas, have invented a new and useful Map, of which the following is a specification. y

This invention relates to maps.

The object ot' the invention is in a ready, simple, thoroughly feasible and practical manner, and with accuracy and rapidity to locate any desired point on a map.

Vith these and other objects in view, as will appear as the nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in the novel location-indicating attachment for a map, as will be hereinafter fullydescribed and claimed.

ln the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, and in which like numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts, there is illustrated one form of embodiment of the invention capable of carrying the same into practical operation, it being under-y stood that the elements therein exhibited may be varied o1' changed in minor matters of detail without departing from the spirit thereol, and in this drawing the figure is a view in plan of a map equipped with the improvement of this invention.

As is well known, many devices have been invented for the same purpose as that of the present invention; but an objection inherent to all of them is that additional matter has to be included on the map, generally in the nature of marginal letters or figures, which increases the cost of production of the map to such an extent as to render the adoption of the attachment objectionable. A further objection to such arrangements is that in most instances the location of a point on a map re-l quires a greater stretch of the arms than is possible with the average person. Under the arrangement of the location-indicator constituting the present invention all of these objections are overcome, and a person canV with certainty and ease locate any point on a map that maybe desired.

Referring to the drawing, A designates in this'instance a map of a portion of the State of New Jersey, the same having indicated thereonV certain'of the counties and one or more of the principal cities ortowns'in each of said counties. The small area exhibited on this map is furnished merely for the purpose of rendering clear an understanding of the invention, it being;r understood that the location-indicator is equally well adaptable to a map, say, ot' the United States or of Europe, and as this will be readily understood detailed illustration'thereoi" is deemed unnecessary.

Connected with the upper corner on each side of the map and in such manneras to permit ready movement through the arcs of circles are two location-indicators 1 and 2, respectively, the indicator l bearing the letter W to indicate the west side ofthe map and the indicator 2 bearing the letter E to indicate the east side of the map. These indicators are laid ot in numbered divisions, beginning, say, with the number 10 and running up as high as may be necessary in order to render them operable in connection with a map of any given size. As herein shown, the connection between the hatten 3 oi"Y the map and the indicators is effected through rings 4; but it is to be understood that the precise manner in which the connection isteffected is immaterial and may be carried out in other ways than that shown.

The map bears two tables 5 and 6, respectively, and upon the table 5 are arranged the names of the counties in the State, together with the numbers to be combined on the two indicators to determine the location of the county sought, the numbers being arranged in two columns, headed, respectively, W

and E, these referring tothe indicator on the west and on the east side ofthe map. Upon the table 6 are arranged the names ofthe cities in the different counties of the State, together with the numbers to be combined on the two indicators to determine the location of the city or town sought, the numbers being arranged in two columns, headed, respectively, W and E, these, as above stated, referring to the indicator on the west and on the east side ofthe map. The tables may be separately printed and pasted on the map in the positions shown or otherwise, or they may be IOO printed on the map itself; but where the indicators are to be attached to a map already printed the tables will be pasted thereto.

The indicators may be made of any suitable material-such as tape, metal, or woodit being immaterial of what particular substance they are constructed to enable them to carry out the functions for which they are designed.

The operation of theindicators in locating a point on the map is as follows: Suppose it be desired to locate, say, Woodville, this be.- ing the name of a city or town. Upon referring to the table 6 it will be found that it will be necessary to register the divisionmarks opposite 47 on the W indicator and 57 on the E indicator, and to effect this the indicators are brought together at the abovenamed numbers, as shown in dotted lines, and upon pressing the indicators down'upon the map the dot or circle indicating the location of VVoodville will appear as the apex of the angle formed between the upper edges of the indicators. The same procedure obtains when a county is to be located.

From the foregoing description it will beV detailed illustration is deemed unnecessary. g

Having thus fully described my invention,

what I claim as new, and desire to secure by' Letters Patent, is-

l. The combination with a'map, of location-indicators adapted to be moved to and from each other, each bearing distinguishable designations, any known two of which by being brought to register, will canse the point to be located to appear at the apex of the angle formed by the intersection of the indicators.

2. The combination with a map, of location-indicators adapted to be moved to and from each other, each bearing numbered divisions, any known two of which by being brought to register, will cause the point to be located to appear at the apex of the angle formed by the intersection-oi" the indicators.

3. A map having different localities or points indicated by rows of figures arranged on tables bearing the names of the diierent localities or points, and location-indicators bearing numbered divisions corresponding to the numbers on. the tables.

4:. A map having dierent localities and poin ts indica-ted by rows of figures referring to the east and west sides of the map, `said figures being arranged on tables bearing the namesof the different localities or. points,

and location-indicators bearing n u mbered di visions corresponding to the numbers on the tables, and a character or name referring to the east and west sides of the map.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto afxed my signatu re in the presence of two witnesses.

. JOHN F. MAYES.

Witnesses:

JNO. S. HENDERsoN, J. \V. ELLETT. 

